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I am codependent and obsess over things. Triffle matters become huge in my mind and I can't think about anything else. So, today I decided that for 5 minutes (and I set the timer) I would think about a person I who has dominating my thoughts. I would think every thought I could about him, have imaginary conversations with him, just let him take over my brain for 5 minutes. So I pressed the timer and started with my thoughts and concerns regarding him. When the timer marked 2 minutes, I had nothing left to say or think. So I turned off the timer and had a great day. If thoughts of him creeped into my mind, I would push them aside and remind my self that tomorrow I will allow myself 5 minutes again, so I can think about him then! I know...crazy...but I had a great day!
Posted on 08/11/12, 01:05 am |
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neat, I will try that
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Oh my god obcessive thinking with drive you crazy this is a great idea.
I don't know if it is just our need to control others or the a ego trip thinking you can fix things for others. I tried the give it to god thing but I take it back. this sounds like when I use to dread going to work in the evening and it would ruin my day so I set a clock for one hour before work and then i could go about my day. thanks i will definately use this.
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I've been doing this for three days now...and the obsession is fizzling out. Thoughts still creep in, but less now. And I do mentally tell myself "not now, save it til tomorrow when you can have your obsession fix"... after that I do "give it to God" and do not take it back! Silly mind games.., but if they bring me more sanity and serenity - I will continue. I wouldn't share this with "normies" who don't have codependent tendencies like we do! But it's nice to know you guys "get it."
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Im going to try this with my bad obssessive thoughts. Id love to do this to my obssession over my husband but hes with me all day but the other stuff could work out well.
Ive heard of a similar method using a mental box you put things in and its great you posted this! Thanks
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